Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

IMMULITE /IMMULITE 1000 Systems COR Cortisol Recalled by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Due to Customer complaints were received for positive bias reported...

Date: September 19, 2014
Company: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics directly.

Affected Products

IMMULITE /IMMULITE 1000 Systems COR Cortisol, REF/Catalog Number LKC01, SMN 10381388, IVD. For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 1000 Systems Analyzers for the quantitative measurement measurement of cortisol (hydrocortisone, Compound F) in serum, as an aid in the clinical assessment of adrenal status.

Quantity: US: 772 units, Canada: 43 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Customer complaints were received for positive bias reported on the controls used on the IMMULITE /IMMULITE 1000 on the Cortisol Assay reagent lots IMMULITE /IMMULITE 1000 (LKCO1) Lots 381,382 and 383 . Subsequently, the firm confirmed a positive bias on the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 (LKCO1) Lots 381, 382 and 383.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report